Nickolas Limestall
Eufaula,OK
Summary
Hardworking food service professional skilled at meeting needs of diverse customers while keeping calm and maintaining professionalism. History of working on feet for long periods of time and training incoming staff. Solid background in food service field, with 10+ years of experience.
Disciplined individual committed to impeccable food preparation and presentation within both fast-casual and fine-dining restaurants. Recognized for preparing high-quality cuisine aligned to restaurant standards and consistency requirements. Qualified Dietary Cook with hands-on experience providing health-conscious and nourishing meals to customers under sanitary and safe conditions. Able to follow standard recipes and devise new menu items by performing in-depth research. Courteous and detail-oriented with outstanding customer service skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Braums Ice Cream And Dairy
Eufaula, OK
05.2021 - Current
- Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints in a professional manner.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Investigated accidents or incidents occurring during shift hours.
- Identified areas of improvement within the department and implemented necessary changes.
- Assisted customers with product selection when needed.
- Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
- Taught staff upselling techniques to meet revenue targets.
- Coached team members to increase productivity and reduce workplace accidents.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area to uphold company standards.
Dietary Cook
Lakeview Nursing Rehabilitation Centre
Eufaula, OK
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Prepared therapeutic diets and meals following oral and written instructions.
- Maintained routine meal schedules and serving times.
- Properly stored food and handled all inventorying.
- Projected future needs to requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances.
- Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
- Monitored inventory to maintain proper supply level.
- Managed team members, including scheduling, training and conflict resolution.
- Prepared meals in accordance with operational policies, food safety guidelines and health code requirements.
Line/Dietary Cook
Chestnut Square At The Glen
Glenview, IL
01.2015 - 06.2020
- Maintaining preparation and service areas in sanitary condition.
- Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
- Handled products and equipment in accordance with safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Sliced, served and packaged specialty meats, salads and cheeses.
- Prepared soup, salads, appetizers, and dessert for dinners and parties.
- Baked, roasted, broiled, and steamed meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintaining of equipment to keep serviceable.
- Operated and trained workers in every position, including food preparation, cooking and cleaning roles.
- Washed dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans using dishwasher or by hand.
- Ordered, stocked and roated product.
- Cooked food properly and in a timely fashion using safety precautions.
- Expediated to control the flow of dinner service.
- Served residents and guests during meal time with speed and efficency.
- Served meals and snack to employing families and thier guests
Kitchen Assistant/Prep Cook
Raidas Asian Cafe
Kingsland, GA
02.2011 - 11.2014
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Offered support to other stations during high-volume shifts to maintain optimal coverage and meet customer needs.
- Rotated stock items and ingredients to maintain efficiency and freshness.
- Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients, keeping at appropriate temperatures.
- Maintain communication with other cooks to assemble food orders within established average ticket time
and to prepare several different orders simultaneously. - Ensured food was stored in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Substituted for or assisted cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
- Assisted cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provided cooks with needed items.
- Informed supervisors when equipment was not working properly and when food and supplies were getting
low, and ordered needed items. - Loaded dishes, glasses, and tableware into dish washing machines.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Camden County High School
Kingsland, GASkills
- Plating and presentation
- Quality control
- Safe food handling
- Food assembly
- High-volume dining
- Food inspection
- Trained in food safety guidelines
- Flexible and adaptable
- Organizing and prioritizing
- Flexible schedule
- Food preparation techniques
- Meeting deadlines
- Safe serving knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Hors-d’oeuvres service
- Banquets and catering
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Team contribution
- Computer application knowledge
- Inventory control
- Purchasing stock
- Health codes compliance
- Nutritional knowledge
- Buffet setup and takedown
- Sauce preparation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Team supervision
- Employee training
Affiliations
Certification
SafeServ certification: Food Protection Manager
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Braums Ice Cream And Dairy
05.2021 - Current
Dietary Cook
Lakeview Nursing Rehabilitation Centre
06.2020 - 11.2020
Line/Dietary Cook
Chestnut Square At The Glen
01.2015 - 06.2020
Kitchen Assistant/Prep Cook
Raidas Asian Cafe
02.2011 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Camden County High School
SafeServ certification: Food Protection Manager
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